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Author: Nadine Payle

10th World Travel Market Africa, A Success For George Tourism

Sharon House, Senior Tourism Officer was kept busy with prebooked meetings for the duration of WTM.

George Municipality’s Tourism team recently attended World Travel Market Africa (WTM), at the Cape Town International Convention Centre held from the 11 – 13 April 2024, together with members of the George Tourism fraternity promoting the destination at the highest level.

Unam Gila and Nomzamo Entile from Explore our Hood with Manager for Tourism, Joan Shaw on the WTM stand.

George exhibited on the Garden Route & Klein Karoo stand, alongside premium products such as Red Berry Farm and the Hawthorne Hotel to promote the benefits of the destination for business and leisure travel to hundreds of Tour Operators from across the globe.
The George focus was on our key markets which are the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States of America, but also including local buyers that sell tours in key markets, and some agents as far afield as Australia and India. The interest from other South African buyers was also showing stronger than ever this year.

George sponsored and facilitated the attendance of local entrepreneurs, Explore our Hood, who operate experience tours in Thembalethu. The couple has just facilitated a German/South African exchange program with great success and continues to promote tourism in this vibrant township.

WTMA celebrated its 10th year on African soil and an early start ensured confirmed meetings with 40 buyers before the show started. Although a few cancellations were received on the first day, these were filled with walk-in trade, making for a busy show. The standard of the buyers was excellent, and many are already engaging with us.
Tourism Manager, Joan Shaw says “We have just come up for air, after a busy show which was one of the best we have attended to date. Our Marketer, Sharon House, and I had good meetings and the interest in our area remains high, especially for leisure business.”
For more information or to join the Exhibition in 2025, contact Sharon House at 044 801 9298, or email shouse@george.gov.za.

Planned Interruption of the Electricity Supply: Portion Of George South-Newton Street

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF GEORGE SOUTH-NEWTON STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 to do alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on WEDNESDAY 01 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SOUTH – NEWTON STRAAT

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN GEORGE SOUTH – NEWTON STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op WOENSDAG 24 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op WOENSDAG 01 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

PLANNED INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF LOERIE PARK

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED:
PORTION OF LOERIE PARK – FIRST STREET

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on FRIDAY 03 MAY 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H30.

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BEPLANDE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER: GEDEELTE VAN LOERIE PARK

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD:
GEDEELTE VAN LOERIE PARK – EERSTE STRAAT

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op VRYDAG 26 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op VRYDAG 03 MEI 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H30.

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PACALTSDORP (WEST) 14.5ML RESERVOIR, PUMP STATION AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE

 

DESCRIPTION:
The construction of a new Pacaltsdorp (West) 14.5ML reservoir, pump station and associated works as indicated in the figure.

PROJECT PERIOD: April 2024 to November 2025

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Municipal services may be disrupted during this period due to construction activities. Whenever possible, advance notification of temporary disruptions will be sent out via social media.

WORKING HOURS:
Working hours will be from 07h00 to 18h00 Mondays to Fridays and 07h00 – 14h00 on Saturdays as may be needed from time to time.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Residents, road users and pedestrians need to exercise caution throughout the duration of the construction period. Please adhere to flag persons, temporary construction works and road signage.

The George Municipality apologises for any inconvenience and appeals to the
public to be patient and exercise caution throughout the construction period.

PROJECT ENQUIRIES:
Project manager: Mr Andre Scheepers – 044 801 9492
Community liaison officer: Mr Alewijn Dippenaar – 082 457 5675

Upcoming Construction of Proefplaas 66kV Substation Phase 3

George Municipality is pleased to announce the commencement of Phase 3 of the Proefplaas 66kV Substation project, located within the Outeniqua Experimental Farm property on the western side of George. This crucial infrastructure development aims to enhance the electrical supply network in the area, ensuring reliable power distribution to residents and businesses.

The Proefplaas Substation was initially designed for two 66/11kV 20MVA transformer bays and seven 66kV overhead line feeder bays. Under the first and second phases of the project, four feeder bays were successfully constructed.

Phase 3 of the project involves the construction of one 66/11kV transformer bay, a 10MVA 66/11kV transformer, 11kV switchgear, and its connection to the existing 11kV overhead line network in the area.

Clinkscales Maughan-Brown has been appointed as the Consulting Electrical Engineers on this phase continuing the project. The construction contract has been awarded to MDL Engineering Company, with work expected to commence in April 2024 and conclude in 2025. Xaks Consulting has been appointed as the Client’s Health and Safety Agent to ensure adherence to safety standards throughout the project.

This project underscores George Municipality’s commitment to infrastructure development and ensuring a reliable and efficient electrical supply network for the benefit of the community.

UPDATE: Blanco main pipeline failure, 23 April 2024 @09:50

A repair work of a pipe failure that occurred in Blanco on 17 April 2024 is ongoing.

The estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours since about 08:50 this morning. Meanwhile, the George municipality is supplying potable water to areas that are experiencing water outages. Water tankers are available in the following areas:

• For Farms it is stationed at Maitland Street
• Corner of George Road and Montagu Street
• Garage in Montagu Street
• Large tanker at Maitland Street

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park and Heatherlands may experience low pressure. Should any resident not have water, please contact 044 801 6266.

Residents are urged to reduce water consumption as much as possible to avoid reservoirs running dry and maintain network pressure so water can reach all areas.

Power Outage in Blanco, 23 April 2024 @09:45

A power outage affecting Crystal Street, Golden Valley, Robyn Crescent, and Marara Crescent has been reported to George Municipality. Repair teams are currently on-site busy with the repair work.

Repair efforts have been delayed due to the involvement of a civil contractor required for road crossing assistance before the repair work can proceed. The fault lies within the road reserve, necessitating the installation of sleeves and rerouting of the cable away from stormwater infrastructure.

Given the complexity of the situation, which involves multiple utility crossings including Fibre, Stormwater, sewerage, and electricity, the repair process is expected to be lengthy.

The municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and assures residents that efforts are underway to resolve the issue promptly. Further updates will be provided as the situation progresses.

UPDATE: Blanco main pipeline failure

Following a 450mm pipe failure in Blanco on 17 April a permanent repair is underway. The estimated time of repair is 4-6 hours. George municipality is aware of areas that are experiencing water outages and tankers are stationed on Maitland Street robots and George Road. An additional tanker will roam as required.

Residents in Blanco, Heather Park and Heatherlands may experience low pressure. Should any resident not have water, please contact 044 801 6266.

Residents are urged to reduce water consumption as much as possible to avoid reservoirs running dry and maintain network pressure so water can reach all areas.

REFUSE COLLECTION DURING THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Households may put out SEVEN BLACK, FOUR GREEN and an UNLIMITED number of BLUE bags on their weekly collection day.
Additional tied bundles of branches are allowed if they are shorter than a metre in length and can be picked up by one person.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE REMOVAL SCHEDULE OVER THE UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

1 May 2024 (Worker’s Day) – Collection as per normal schedule
29 May 2024 (General Elections) – Collection as per normal schedule

ALL BUSINESS REFUSE WILL BE COLLECTED ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.

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REFUSE REMOVAL DAYS

MONDAY: Blanco, Riverlea, Heatherpark, Heatherlands, Glen Barrie, Kraaibosch, Groenkloof, Blue Mountain Village, Herold’s Bay, Victoria Bay, Rondevlei area (George side)

TUESDAY: Levallia, Rosemoor, Conville, Protea Park, Parkdene, Ballotsview, Borchards, Lawaaikamp, Thembalethu, Wilderness, Constantia Kloof, Kleinkrantz

WEDNESDAY: Camphersdrift, Fernridge, Denneoord, Bo-Dorp, Blommekloof, Tweerivieren, Hoogekraal, Hoekwil, Touwsranten farm areas

THURSDAY: Wilderness Heights, Dormehlsdrift, George South, Le Grand, Bos en Dal, Groeneweidepark, Sinksabrug, Herold, Geelhoutboom, Eselsjacht, Hansmoeskraal, Jonkershoek, Rooirivierrif, Pacaltsdorp, Rosedale, Waboomskraal, Touwsranten village

FRIDAY: Glenwood, Loerie Park, Eden George, Genevafontein, Denver Park, Bergsig, Eastern Extension

BUSINESSES: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

CONTACT
George Municipality Environmental Services
82 Meade Street, George. Phone 044 802 2900

TID ROLLOVER – UPDATING YOUR MUNICIPAL PREPAID METER (What if I have an ESKOM PREPAID METER?)

George Municipality currently has less than 1000 municipal prepaid meters to update. The STS system uses a very high security algorithm which needs to be updated nationwide before November 2024 in order for the meters to correctly function.

If your meter is not updated before this deadline, you will not be able to recharge your prepaid meter with the new tokens and will not have power (once your units run out).

ESKOM PREPAID METERS
Customers with ESKOM provided prepaid meters must take note that their prepaid meters can only be updated by ESKOM’s vending system.

Areas that will most likely have ESKOM Prepaid Meters include Geelhoutboom, Outenikwa Stasie, Hoekwil, Bergplaas, Blanco, Touwsranten, Haarlem and other rural areas around George.

ESKOM has indicated that they will start with updating in the George Area in early May 2024. Please keep a lookout on Eskom social media channels and/or for SMS.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR MUNICIPAL PREPAID METER HAS BEEN UPDATED
1. If you have been visited by one of our teams, a pink sticker will be displayed on your meter.

2. If you followed the KEYCHANGE Token process you are aware your meter has been updated.

3. If you remain unsure, please contact Ontec for verification that your meter has been updated on 044 873 5474.

Verification or Queries for Municipal Prepaid Meters Only

Customers may phone the George Municipality on 044 801 9222 or Ontec on 044 873 5474 for verification, for response to queries OR to request that their software be addressed.

Please note that all municipal and/or Ontec officials carry identification cards with a photograph and their ID number as well as a copy of a verification letter explaining the purpose of their visit

Beware Housing Subsidy Scam‼

George Municipality has been made aware of a housing subsidy scam in which a member of the public is contacted by WhatsAPP, alledgedly by the George Municipality with a notice which confirms that they have been approved for a housing opportunity. When making contact with the individuals listed on the fraudulent notice they are requested to pay a sum of money / deposit before collecting keys to the house at the George Municipality.

George Municipality will firstly not communicate via WhatsAPP for confirmation of a housing opportunity and will NOT request payment from any person on the Housing Database in order for the process to conclude. The notice is fraudulent and any person receiving such a notice is requested to inform the municipal Housing Department on 044 802 2033. A criminal charge can be laid at your nearest SAPS office.

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DRINGENDE PUBLIEKE KENNISGEWING: Pasop Behuisingsubsidie-bedrogspul

George-munisipaliteit is bewus gemaak van ‘n bedrogspul met behuisingsubsidie waarin ‘n lid van die publiek deur WhatsAPP gekontak word, na bewering deur die George-munisipaliteit met ‘n kennisgewing wat bevestig dat hulle goedgekeur is vir ‘n behuisingsgeleentheid. Wanneer kontak gemaak word met die individue wat op die bedrieglike kennisgewing gelys word, word hulle versoek om ‘n bedrag geld/deposito te betaal voordat die sleutels van die huis by die George Munisipaliteit afgehaal kan word.

George Munisipaliteit sal eerstens nie via WhatsAPP kommunikeer vir bevestiging van ‘n behuisingsgeleentheid nie en sal NIE betaling van enige persoon op die Behuisingsdatabasis versoek om die proses af te handel nie. Die kennisgewing is bedrieglik en enige persoon wat so ‘n kennisgewing ontvang, word versoek om die munisipale Behuisingsdepartement in kennis te stel by 044 802 2033. ‘n Kriminele klag kan by jou naaste SAPD-kantoor gelê word.

ENATIS OFFLINE

 

The public is advised that the Traffic Department, Pacaltsdorp, the Motor Vehicle Licencing (MVR) and Vehicle Testing Station (VTS) at Hibernia Street, as well as the Drive Through facility in Blanco, are currently offline due to a national ENATIS problem.

No transactions can be processed at this time. The Department of Transport is working on the problem.

Garden Route District Municipality Notice of Roadworks

Project: Fog Spray (Bitumen Spray on Road Surface) of the George Airport Road (TR00209)
Date: From 22 April – 25 April 2024
Time: From 08h00 – 15h00 daily
Waiting time: Waiting times at ‘Stop and Go’ setups will range from 5 to 15 minutes.

For any inquiries or further information, please contact:
* Phila Thabethe (069 504 4975); or
* Azola Mtangai (068 284 2423).

Access the full notice here:

https://tinyurl.com/57hbu8k6

 

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: PORTION OF HIBERNIA STREET AND YORK STREET.

 

NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE AFFECTED: PORTION OF HIBERNIA STREET AND YORK STREET.

NOTICE is hereby given that the electricity supply will be interrupted on SUNDAY 21 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00 for the purpose of doing alterations to the electrical mains. Consumers are warned to treat the installation as being live for the full duration as the supply may be resumed at any time within the notified period.

Should circumstances prevent the work from being carried out during the abovementioned period; the work will be done on SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2024 FROM 09H00 TO 16H00

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KENNISGEWING VAN DIE ONDERBREKING VAN DIE ELEKTRIESE TOEVOER.

DIE VOLGENDE AREAS SAL GERAAK WORD: GEDEELTE VAN HIBERNIA STRAAT AND YORK STRAAT.

KENNISGEWING geskied hiermee dat die elektriese toevoer onderbreek sal word op SONDAG 21 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00 met die doel om veranderings aan elektriese hoofleidings te maak. Klante word gewaarsku om die installasie as lewendig te beskou vir die volle periode aangesien die toevoer enige tyd gedurende die periode aangeskakel mag word.

Sou omstandighede verhoed dat die werk gedoen kan word gedurende bogenoemde periode, sal die werk gedoen word op SONDAG 28 APRIL 2024 VANAF 09H00 TOT 16H00

Indigent Awareness 2024

INDIGENT SUBSIDY
DO YOU STRUGGLE TO MEET YOUR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES?
THERE IS HELP!

THE GEORGE MUNICIPALITY CARES AND WE WANT TO HELP
Application requirements
• You must reapply every year.
• The income from everyone in your household is assessed.
• Total household income may not exceed 2 x state pension (SASSA).
• Applicants must be full-time occupants.
• May not own any other property in SA.
• May not be a director of a company or in business.
• Property used for residential purposes only.

New electronic application process
• Only electronic applications will be accepted, to effectively record and keep track of the status of your application.
• No more hard copy applications to be filled in, our officials will assist you with the electronic application.

Household visits
Household visits are available to all elderly occupants or disabled occupants that require assistance at home with the online indigent application.

Where can I apply?
Main Municipal Building (Cashier Hall), an Area Office near you and at the Debt Pack Office (Millwood Building, 83 Victoria Street, George)

Contact
044 801 9029 (George Municipality) 041 450 8676 (Debt Pack)
indigentsupport@george.gov.za kobusdk@debtpack.com

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DEERNIS SUBSIDIE

SUKKEL U MET U FINANSIËLE VERANTWOORDELIKHEDE? DAAR IS HULP!

DIE GEORGE MUNISIPALITEIT GEE OM EN WIL U HELP

Aansoek vereistes

  • U moet jaarliks aansoek doen.
  • Die inkomste van elke persoon in u huishouding word geassesseer.
  • Totale huishoudelike inkomste mag nie 2 x staatspensioen (SASSA) oorskry nie.
  • Aansoekers moet permanente inwoners wees.
  • Aansoekers mag geen ander eiendom in SA besit nie.
  • Aansoekers kan nie ‘n direkteur van ‘n maatskappy of besigheid wees nie.
  • Eiendom mag slegs vir residensiële doeleindes gebruik word.

Nuwe elektroniese aansoek-proses:

  • Slegs elektroniese aansoeke word aanvaar, om die aansoek-proses akkuraat monitor.
  • Ons amptenare sal u help met die elektroniese aansoeke.

Huisbesoeke

Huisbesoeke kan gereël word vir bejaardes of inwoners met gestremdhede  wat hulp benodig met die elektroniese deernis-aansoeke.

 Waar kan u aansoek doen?

Munisipaliteit Hoofgebou (Deernis toonbank), u naaste Area-kantoor en by die Debt Pack Kantoor (Millwood Gebou, Victoria Straat 83, George)

Kontak

044 801 9029 (George Munisipaliteit)                      041 450 8676 (Debt Pack)

indigentsupport@george.gov.za                                kobusdk@debtpack.com

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INKXASO-MALI YABANGATHATHINTWENI

INGABA UYASOKOLA UKUHLANGABEZANA NOXANDUVA LWAKHO LWEMALI?
UNCEDO LUKHO!

UMASIPALA WASEGEORGE UYAKHATHALA KWAYE SIFUNA UKUNCEDA

Iimfuneko zesicelo

  • Kufuneka ufake isicelo ngokutsha rhoqo ngonyaka.
  • Umvuzo ovela kumntu wonke kwikhaya lakho uyahlolwa.
  • Umvuzo uwonke wekhaya awunakodlula i-2 x somhlalaphantsi karhulumente (SASSA).
  • Abafaki-zicelo kufuneka babe ngabahlali ngokusisigxina.
  • Awunakuba ngumnini wayo nayiphi na enye ipropati eMzantsi Afrika.
  • Awunakuba ngumlawuli wenkampani okanye kwishishini.
  • Ipropati isetyenziselwa iinjongo zokuhlala kuphela.

Inkqubo entsha yesicelo sombane

  • Zizicelo zombane kuphela eziya kwamkelwa, ukuze urekhode ngokusebenzayo kwaye ugcine umkhondo wemeko yesicelo sakho.
  • Akusayi kubakho zicelo ziphathekayo kumele zigcwaliswe, amagosa ethu aya kukunceda ngesicelo esenziwa ngekhompyutha kusetyenziswa i-intanethi.

Utyelelo lwamakhaya

Utyelelo lwamakhaya luyafumaneka kubo bonke abahlali abadala okanye abahlali abakhubazekileyo abafuna uncedo ekhaya ngesicelo sobangathathintweni ngoqhagamshelo lwe-intanethi.

Ndingasifaka phi isicelo?

KwiSakhiwo esiKhulu sikaMasipala (iHolo loMamkeli noMbhatali weMali), i-Ofisi yeNgingqi ekufutshane kuwe kunye neDebt Pack Office (iSakhiwo saseMillwood, 83 Victoria Street, eGeorge)

Qhagamshelana no

044 801 9029 (kuMasipala waseGeorge)     041 450 8676 (Debt Pack)

indigentsupport@george.gov.za                         kobusdk@debtpack.com

 

 

Accident in Kaaimans Pass – Road partially closed

Issued by George Municipality, 14 April 2024, 16:27

A truck has overturned in Kaaimans Pass, Wilderness. Officials have closed one double lane, direction George to Wilderness. The second lane en route to George has been converted to a two-way traffic lane, vehicles traveling to and from George are not affected.

Traffic officials have been deployed to regulate the traffic flow. Further details will follow once we receive further updates.

ESKOM LOADSHEDDING UPDATE: 14 April 2024

After 18 consecutive days of no loadshedding, it will remain suspended until further notice. This positive development is attributed to the sustained availability of generation capacity and emergency reserves.

A total of 2 150MW of generation capacity is planned to be restored by Monday. Eskom will provide an update on Wednesday afternoon or promptly communicate any significant changes should they occur.

Tonight’s evening peak demand is 25 886MW. Unplanned outages were reduced to 12 850MW, while planned maintenance is currently at 7 368MW. (Eskom)